53B-27-501.  Free expression policies.

(1)  As used in this section, “free expression policy” means an institution‘s policy, regulation, or other expectation related to student expression.

Terms Used In Utah Code 53B-27-501

(2)  An institution shall:

(a)  publish the institution’s free expression policies:

(i)  in the institution’s student handbook; and

(ii)  on the institution’s website;

(b)  include information about the institution’s free expression policies in an orientation program for students enrolled in the institution; and

(c)  develop a program, procedures, and materials to ensure that an individual who has responsibility for the discipline or education of a student at the institution understands the institution’s free expression policies.

(3)  An individual described in Subsection (2)(c) includes an institution:

(a)  administrator;

(b)  campus police officer;

(c)  residence life official; and

(d)  faculty member.

(4)  An institution shall ensure that a free expression policy is consistent with the provisions of this chapter.

Enacted by Chapter 125, 2021 General Session